The Day of the Pelican

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Synopsis
2013 Laura Ingalls Wilder Award

Meli Lleshi is positive that her drawing of her teacher with his pelican nose started it all. The Lleshis are Albanians living in Kosovo, a country trying to fight off Serbian oppressors, and suddenly they are homeless refugees. Old and young alike, they find their courage tested by hunger, illness, the long, arduous journey, and danger on every side. Then, unexpectedly, they are brought to America by a church group and begin a new life in a small Vermont town. The events of 9/11 bring more challenges for this Muslim family--but this country is their home now and there can be no turning back.A compassionate, powerful novel by a master storyteller.

Copyright:
2009

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
145 Pages
ISBN-13:
9780547417394
Related ISBNs:
9780547406275
Publisher:
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Katherine Paterson
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Children's Books, Literature and Fiction, Parenting and Family
Grade Levels:
Fifth grade
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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